Salina, Kansas vs. Billings, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 25.4% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $62,685 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Billings
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Billings, MT
Compared to Salina, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher